Palace of Phaistos

The Palace of Phaistos is an ancient Minoan palace located on the island of Crete, dating back to around 1900–1400 BCE. It was a major political and cultural center, featuring impressive architecture, courtyards, and storage chambers. The site is famous for the Phaistos Disc, a clay artifact with unknown symbols. The palace reflects advanced construction techniques and sophisticated art, offering insights into Minoan civilization’s social and religious practices. Today, it is an archaeological site that helps us understand the ancient Minoans’ way of life and their influence on Aegean history.